Provided support for Sister Dorothy. (December 1-5, 2000). Arranged for
tours of private and public schools. Met with doctoral students.
Researched topic using university facilities.Provided help with registration at the American Educational Research
Association. On the Threshold of the 21st Century. (April 19 - 23 2002).
Montreal, Canada.
Provided support for Catholic Schools (Sister Dorothy) from
Pocatello, Idaho. (December 1-5, 2000, 2002). Arranged for tours of
private and public schools. Met with doctoral students. Researched topic
using university facilities.
Supported Ms. Sue O’Donovan, teacher at Lambrook Haileybury School,
Berkshire England and son Chris in three months stay in Houston Medical
treatment (T-Cells) Returned to England 1/27/99; to return in April.
Arranged Emma McKendrick’s (From Downe House, England) school visit and
Dinner with 20 G/T graduate students. She visited from October 25th
November 1st. Acknowledged in the Houston Chronicle with photo and
narrative of teacher Missy Nichols and students (Alvin). Jan. 1999; other
regional newspapers photographed and cited our teachers teaching gifted
students.
Developed a theoretical basis for creative activities as a basis for
curriculum delivery with Dr. Ming Fae Hui at the Hong Kong Institute of
Education (Winter, 1997). Outlined two articles; one she will be the lead
researcher and the second I will be the lead researcher. Spent 40 clock
hours working with her here during the University of Houston winter break.
Arranged a two-day experience for sixteen teachers and two professors from
Fayetteville, NC (state university) to NASA and to T. H. Rogers Elementary
School, the Honors College and as guests to come to an Interactive
Television Class on the topic of identifying gifted students.
Arranged Raija Vaisanen’s (From The School for the Visually Impaired in
Jyvaskyla, Finland) trip to various schools in the Houston area.
Invited by Professor Monks at the Center for the Development of Giftedness
in Nijmegen, Netherlands January 1999. SABBATICAL
Invited to present at the international schools in Mexico (Spring, 1999).
November 1998. - Support to Dr. Howard Jones’ international program; also
wrote comprehensive exam questions for three of his students
International T3 Conference. Teachers Teaching with Technology Helped with
registration. Nashville, TN March 1998
Evaluated the G/T Program for African American Students at Rockford Public
Schools in Rockford, Illinois. March 1998. (3 days);.
Invited to St. Edwards. Edinburgh, Scotland by Dr. Judith McClure (on our
next visit to London...since the school is only 6hrs (train) away from
center London)
Established The Royal School Scholarship (1,000 lbs.);
Organized and updated the curriculum for an overseas group (N=10) to study
the education of gifted students in London (Summer 1996) England
1996-1997.
Organized and updated the curriculum for an overseas group (N=10) to study
the education of gifted students in London (Summer 1996)
Discussant and Panel Member for the Citywide Conference: Partner in
Prevention; October 1988, Houston TX.
National Television with Dr. Red Duke; Gifted Education- 3 day segments
January 25, 27, 29, 1988.
University-wide Service
University of Houston promotion and tenure committee (2003-2006)
WebCT Pl anning committee (monthly meetings 2003-present)
Invited to participate on the
University of Houston Office of International Studies and Program
Committee (Scholarship Division) (2004-present)
Invited to participate on the University of Houston Food Service
(focus Group) (2004-2005)
Invited to Participate on University of Houston Committee on legal
affairs (2004-2005)
Invited to participate on the University of Houston promotion and tenure
committee (2003-present)
Elected to participate on the University Center policy Committee
(2000-present) Monthly plus Sub-committee Meetings
Elected to participate on the University of Houston Grievance Committee
(1997-2001). Monthly plus sub-committees
Develop/Implemented programs to take students to Gifted Education
International Programs in Great Britain, Germany, Amsterdam, and Sri
Lanka. (l999-2000-2001)
Served as Mentor for the University of Houston Mentor Program OMBUDSERVICE
(l999, 2000)
Invited to read for the Writing Proficiency Examination (1997, l998, l999,
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
Invited to participate as a reviewer for internally funded faculty
research programs by the University of Houston Research Council (1993-
l999).
College-wide Service
Appointed to WebCT Vista Project Team monthly meetings (2003-present)
Elected = CUIN Departmental Representative on College Salary Review Committee (2006-2007)
Submitted my name for at least two committees at every election.
Elected to the College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee
2002, 2003.
Promotion and Tenure Committee l992-3
Secretary to the College Faculty l994-5
Department Service
Promotion & Tenure Committee (1985-6; 1987-88; 1992-3; 1994-5, 1998-9).
Secretary to the Faculty (1989-90; 1993-4) 1995-6).
Participated in the 1998-99 departmental promotion and tenure committee.
After group analysis and vote, we each wrote one letter for committee
approval. Wrote letter for Dr. Leslie Patterson.
Submitted my name for at least one committee at every election.
Educator’s Open House: Presented Gifted and Talented program, North
Houston Institute November 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.
Proctored Masters and Doctoral Examination, l999-present
Participated in preparation of the NCATE site visit
Participated in preparation of the SACS University Wide Visit..
Successfully recommended two doctoral students for vacancy positions in
the Fort Bend Independent School District and T.E.A.
Worked with two other faculties for admissions to the program.
Worked with two other faculties to develop masters and doctoral exams.
Presented
our G/T Program to Teach for American.
Community/School Base
Professional development session
Houston Independent School District = Harmony House Charter Schools (2005-present)
Teaching EXPO 2002, 2003 and 2004
Houston Independent School District = North District Invited by Mr. Hector
Rodriquez Johnson Middle School Desaval River Oaks Baptist
Consulting with community/school agencies
Exploring gifted and talented programs in Texas universities. Contacted
Dr. Corkey Johnson, Vice President Academic Affairs, University of Mary
Harden Baylor
Speeches
TAGT Annual Professional Development conference. December, 1999-present
National Association for Family-Based Services Empowering Families
Conference’s Diego, California, November, 1998
California Department of Social Services Family-Centered Services
Conference. San Diego, California, November 1997
American Educational Research Association.1999, 2000, 2001
World Conference of the Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WAGC)
1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004.
Texas Associate for Gifted Students 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004 and 2005.
Helped student submit research for publication
Smith, Jacqueline, Monaco, T. (1999) The effects of character education on
the gifted Africa American student. American Educational Research Journal,
Madison, WI.
Candidacy Paper: Daisy Walker.
(2002-2003) The relationship between the academic performances
of students who stay in school and students who drop out of school.
Candidacy Paper: Richard Doina.
(2002-2003) The relationship between elements of honors school
curriculum and Howard Gardners program.
Candidacy Paper:
Penny Williams. (2002-2003)
A Study of the Influence of Academic Achievement on Anxiety and
Self-Actualization of First-Semester Nursing Students.
Smith, Jacqueline, Monaco, T. (1999) Giftedness, Character Education and
the African American Student. Equity & Excellence in Education Journal of
the School of Education
Consultant
Proposal Development Support—Pines Montessori School
Texas Education Agency; Division of Gifted Education
Parents of gifted students ON THE INTERNET/LISTSERVS
Houston Area Model United Nation
Houston Independent School District, (Paul Revere Middle School) Judged
the Odyssey of the Mind competition, February 1993, 1994, 1995. 1996 and
1997. 1998 = STATE OF TEXAS AT UH; 20,000 PERSONS
Board of Trustees (Monthly Meetings)
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Odyssey of the Mind (Gulf Coast Regional Board (1987-present).
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Houston Area Model United Nations (HAMUN) (1985-present).
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The Pines Education Consortium (1995-present) Memorial Club Townhouse
Association (1991-present
Professional Advisory Committee (Monthly Meetings)
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YMCA-Committee on Administration/Program Development (1985-Present).
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Harris County Center for Development Delayed Children (1980 -Present).
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Board of Directors: The Pines Montessori School. (1985 - Present).
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Harris County Center for Retarded Professional Development Board. (1982 -
Present).
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Gulf Coast Council for Exceptional Children. (1970 - 1975).
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YWCA: Committee, Chairperson Administration/Program development.
(1985-1986; 1986-1987).
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St. John Vianney. Religious education classes, 4th - 6th - 8th grade.
(1986-1987, 1987-1988, 1988-1989).
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Designed a program for gifted students at Terrace Methodist Church's
Big-Little School. (l989-90).
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Participated as a judge for Brazoria County Fair. (1984-5).
School Districts
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Houston area Model United nations; 1989-1990, 1991-1992, 1993-94. Prepared
newsletter with teachers and gifted students acting as the press corps.
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Developed proposal with North Forest Independent School
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District for summer teacher training; 1989-90, 1987-88.
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Bresscia College, Owensboro, KY; 1983-1984. Developed fund raising program
with president (Sister George Ann). Declined position Development Officer;
then President.
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Angleton Independent School District; 1985-1986, 1984-1985, 1983-1984.
Developed an In-service program for teachers to deliver a program for
gifted students.
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Galena Park Independent School District; 1985-1985, 1986-1987. Developed a
program with teachers, which was approved by the school broad. It provided
for identification, curriculum and evaluation of their gifted students.
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Humble Independent School District; 1984-1985, 1983-1984.
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Delivered an In-service program to prepare teachers to develop curriculum
for identified gifted students. Initiated the WINGS program with district
personnel and received Board approval.
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Silsbee Independent School District; 1983-1982, 1982-1981.
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Delivered an In-service program to prepare teachers to develop curriculum
for their identified gifted students.
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Spring Branch Independent School District; 1988-1987, 1984-1983.
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Aldine Independent School District; 1982-1981, 1980-1981.
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Region V Service Center; Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.
1980-1981.
Program
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Worked with two other faculties for all admissions to the program.
ANNUALLY
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Worked with two other faculties to develop masters and doctoral exams.
ANNUALLY.
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Worked with selection Committee to employ Dr. Rick Olenchak from the
University of Alabama, 1998
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Service to the Profession/Academic Discipline
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State Committee. Division of Special Education. Personnel preparation for
the handicapped. Chairperson, 1978-1979. Member, 1970-1978.
